Water Damage Clean Up: DIY or Hire a Professional?

Broken pipes, a leaky roof and excess rain can wreak havoc on your homes and damage your investment. When you experience flooding or any type of water damage, immediate action is required as it can cause toxic mould growth that can result in health problems. Depending on the amount of water that soaked into your carpet, a restoration is still possible.

Most times, you can look for ways to handle it yourself and minimize the damage or clean it completely. Read on for some tips to help you decide whether you can handle it yourself or if it’s time to hire a professional.

What you can do

When you have water damage, it is a top priority to assess your safety before entering the affected area. Check if there are electrical lines submerged in the water that may result in serious electrical shock. It is also important to determine the source of the water whether it is non-toxic or contaminated, which poses risks to an individual’s health.

Water from sink or bathtub overflows or broken appliances is clean water and carpet restoration is still possible. When you figure out where the problem is, check if you can stop the water at its source. Move furniture and other appliances away from the affected area to avoid rust formation and damage to your furnishing. The sooner you clean the water off your carpet, the sooner you will reduce the risk of mould and mildew growth on its fibres. Blot the wet area with sponges or clean rugs to get rid of the water. You may need to use fans to dry it completely.

Hire a Professional

Water leaks from clogged toilets or sewage can be dangerous to your health as these contain bacteria and other microorganisms. Too much water inside your home may be too much to handle for an average person. Relying on skilled technicians to do the job is the best thing that you can do.

It is also important to find a company like Bond Cleaning Australia that offers carpet cleaning and water damage restoration. We provide recommendations and offer carpet cleaning services to ensure that your carpet is returned to its original state.

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